Gaylord Alpenfest 5K/10K Run
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- 400 W Main Street, Gaylord, MI
- Distance
- Gaylord Alpenfest 10k · Gaylord Alpenfest 5K · Gaylord Alpenfest 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Events
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Free (no medal or shirt)
5K Run/Walk - $35
10K Run - $45
T-shirts and medal are guaranteed to the first 300 paid registrants. Size is not guaranteed to those registered after 6/19/26.
Packet Pick up:
Packet pick up will be on Friday, July 17th from 5 – 7 pm at the Gaylord Trailhead pavilion across from the Chamber of Commerce or pickup at the same location on race day starting at 7:30 a.m. (400 W. Main Street, Gaylord MI 49735).
Start Times:
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - 8:00 a.m.
10K - 8:30 a.m.
5K Run/Walk - 8:45 a.m.
Race Information:
The course is out and back. The route is on the North Central State Trail, starting at the Gaylord Trailhead on Main Street.
Map of NCST: www.trailscouncil.org/north-central-state-trail-route/
Please note: the Alpenfest grand parade starts at noon and therefore Main Street will be blocked off until it concludes.
The starting line for the race will be on the trail next to the Gaylord Trailhead pavilion. There will be aid stations at the 5k and 10k turnarounds.
Times will be recorded and posted.
There are no refunds, deferrals or transfers. Thank you for understanding.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gaylord Otsego Co Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gaylord, MI
Population
4,307
as of 2023
Elevation
1,340 ft
Nearest Airport
PLN
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Gaylord Alpenfest 5K/10K Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Gaylord Alpenfest 5K/10K Run
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- 400 W Main Street, Gaylord, MI
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Gaylord Alpenfest 5K/10K Run?
- Gaylord Alpenfest 5K/10K Run is a running race held in Gaylord, Michigan on July 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Gaylord Alpenfest 5K/10K Run?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Gaylord, Michigan at 400 W Main Street, Gaylord, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Gaylord Alpenfest 5K/10K Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Gaylord Alpenfest 5K/10K Run
Jul 18, 2026